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Campfire Bans In Effect This Long Weekend

Friday, July 31, 2009 03:59 AM

Danger rating map shows fire rating is high to extreme throughout most of B.C.

Prince George, B.C.- No matter where you are heading in B.C. this long weekend, campfires and open burning will not be allowed.

Fire Centre	Coastal	Northwest	Prince George	Kamloops	Southeast	Cariboo
Open Fire bans?	Restrictions	Restrictions	Restrictions	Restrictions	Restrictions	Restrictions
Campfire bans?	Restrictions	Restrictions	Restrictions	Restrictions	Restrictions	Restrictions
Forest Use restrictions?	Restrictions	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	Unrestricted

Regional District of Fraser Fort George parks are also observing a campfire ban, as are all provincial parks.

The hot conditions will continue this weekend, and threats of thunderstorms only pose more threats of lightning strike fires.

You are reminded to be extremely cautious this weekend.

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Posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 03:59 AM in News by 250 News

Comments

Posted by: heidierick on July 31 2009 6:36 AM

and please watch your cigarettes also

Posted by: dan on July 31 2009 6:13 PM

It is a $345 fine for having a fire during the ban.

Posted by: foxtrapper on August 1 2009 9:06 PM

Too damn hot to even light a candle in my house!